Nehal Godhania
Vadodara
Summary
Dynamic Legal Associate with over 8 years of expertise in contract management, corporate law, and employment law across APAC regions. Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager - Legal & Contracts
Collabera Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
04.2024 - Current
- Led a team of four, driving productivity and ensuring high standards in legal deliverables.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Team Lead - Legal & Contracts
Collabera Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Managed drafting and execution of a wide range of agreements, including NDAs and MSAs, for APAC-based clients
- Researched employment regulations for regions such as Singapore and Malaysia, enhancing organizational compliance
- Coordinated litigation matters, liaising with external counsel for timely resolutions
- Ensured adherence to international compliance requirements by filing accurate, up-to-date compliance reports.
Legal Executive
Collabera Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Maintained comprehensive digital and physical records for client contracts, ensuring confidentiality and accessibility.
- Collaborated with human resources and outside counsel to protect company from legal claims.
- Streamlined operations by developing and implementing improved contract management processes.
- Developed and integrated contract management templates, methods, and processes to streamline agreements.
- Liaised between servers and upper management to address issues and manage challenges.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Supervised and mentored junior contract management staff with varying projects and fine details, supporting contract evolution and relevance.
Legal Associate
Kotak Mahindra Bank
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Drafted mortgage deeds and conducted title searches to verify property documentation accuracy.
- Offered in-house training to company personnel on relevant aspects of law.
- Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.
Junior Associate
Jaydeep Verma & Associate
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Drafted legal documents in corporate, civil, and family law, supporting case strategies with in-depth research.
Education
LL.M -
Navrachana University
01.2023
LL.B - undefined
K.P. Shah Law College, Saurashtra University
01.2016
B.B.A - undefined
Saurashtra University
01.2012
Skills
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation
- Employment Law & Regulatory Compliance
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Legal Research & Strategic Analysis
- Client Relationship & Stakeholder Management
- Corporate Secretarial Support
- Multitasking & Efficiency in High-Pressure Environments
- Policy Implementation
Certification
- Queensland Labor Hire License (Australia) – June 2019
- South Australia Labor Hire License – January 2020
- Victoria Labor Hire License – April 2020
Accomplishments
- Obtained Labor Hire Licenses in multiple Australian states (Queensland, South Australia, Victoria) from 2019 to 2020.
- Awarded “Leader of the Quarter” in Q1 2024 and “Leader of the Month” in July 2022.
- Recognized with “Job Well Done” titles in 2020 and 2021.
Timeline
Manager - Legal & Contracts
Collabera Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
04.2024 - Current
Team Lead - Legal & Contracts
Collabera Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
04.2021 - 04.2024
Legal Executive
Collabera Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - 04.2021
Legal Associate
Kotak Mahindra Bank
09.2018 - 12.2018
Junior Associate
Jaydeep Verma & Associate
03.2018 - 08.2018
LL.B - undefined
K.P. Shah Law College, Saurashtra University
B.B.A - undefined
Saurashtra University
LL.M -
Navrachana University
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